I noticed how different people in the story respond to the drinking in different ways,

different people coach each other and then talk things out.

It leapt off the page to me not only because I recognized stories that I could have heard

in the rooms, but also my own perception of their reactions.

Welcome to Episode 399 of the Recovery Show.

This episode is brought to you by Nancy, Diana, Patricia, Kathleen, Rachel, Ashley, and

Bettina.

They used the donation button on our website.

Thank you, Nancy, Diana, Patricia, Kathleen, Rachel, Ashley, and Bettina.

For your generous contributions, this episode is for you.

We are friends of family members of Alcoholics and Attics who have found a path to serenity

and happiness.

We who live or have lived with the seemingly hopeless problem of addiction understand

as perhaps few others can.

So much depends on our own attitudes and we believe that changed attitudes can aid recovery.

Before we begin, we would like to state that in this show, we represent ourselves rather

than any 12-step program.

During this show, we will share our own experiences.

Opinions expressed here are strictly those of the person who gave them.

Take what you like and leave the rest.

We hope that you will find something in our sharing that speaks to your life.

My name is Spencer.

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